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2025 TX WR Dakorien Moore (LSU Decommit, Oregon Commit)

Wiltfong interviewed Moore’s mom after his OSU visit:

Ohio State left no stone unturned,” the elder Moore said. “From my perspective Ohio State football is another program that has checked all of my boxes for Dakorien.
Life after football and mental health is extremely important to me,” she said. “I want to make sure my son is in great hands when I send him away to college and I want him to return as the best version of himself both athletically and personally. Ohio State is very big on mental health and awareness, personal, professional, and athletic development. All things that are most important to me. If an institution cannot bring as much value to him as he’d bring to a program then I’m not very interested!
The bonus or plus is the amount of (wide receivers) Coach (Brian) Hartline has developed from year one to three, four. He doesn’t accept transfers and that says a lot to me as well.
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Am I correct in assuming that Real Life Tuesday (or whatever real name is), is still being served by tOSU football team? That should put a twinkle in Momma's eyes! Shelf life of a pro football player is very finite, so going from $5million per year to nada needs to be overcome. Am asking, because don't see anything written about it anymore. Having an internship is critical to one's post college job quick-start.
 
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Am I correct in assuming that Real Life Tuesday (or whatever real name is), is still being served by tOSU football team? That should put a twinkle in Momma's eyes! Shelf life of a pro football player is very finite, so going from $5million per year to nada needs to be overcome. Am asking, because don't see anything written about it anymore. Having an internship is critical to one's post college job quick-start.
It definitely is, and has constantly been drawing rave reviews from parents. I think that's one of the parts of the visit when parents/guardians are involved along with meeting deans, professors, etc
 
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It definitely is, and has constantly been drawing rave reviews from parents. I think that's one of the parts of the visit when parents/guardians are involved along with meeting deans, professors, etc
Glad to hear it, UFM was great about helping players off the field and this was just one of the programs, but as a parent how could that not be a major factor? And we actually care about it, it's not just rhetoric. Seems like Moore's family gets that... whether he ends up here or not, I love that we do take care of our players in all facets.
 
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Every football team helps their players get better, for the university primarily, but for the athlete also. But how many actually care about that kid once their eligibility is used up? Would guess not so many. Real Life Tuesday (or is it Wednesday?) is special as it exposes these student-athletes to companies/CEO's that are certainly out of their leagues to meet as a college student. Would have killed to have that opportunity to make an impression on a top flight company officer back in the day. (although I was kinda immature at that age). Just the exposure, let alone that potential to actually intern at a place like that is certainly a gift. Also, not mentioned lately, but hope is still available, is the 'return to tOSU' program (my name, probably not theirs), which welcomes back the player (others?) who get their shot at the pros, and either don't 'have it', get injured too badly, etc. and can come back to The Ohio State University to complete the credits needed to finish up their degree and get their sheepskin. Always thought that was way cool. Don't really know if was free, or ex-players got a grant/scholarship or somesuch to pay the bills. Anyway, anyone know or any other ways tOSU helps their players survive and thrive? Go Bucks!
 
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Every football team helps their players get better, for the university primarily, but for the athlete also. But how many actually care about that kid once their eligibility is used up? Would guess not so many. Real Life Tuesday (or is it Wednesday?) is special as it exposes these student-athletes to companies/CEO's that are certainly out of their leagues to meet as a college student. Would have killed to have that opportunity to make an impression on a top flight company officer back in the day. (although I was kinda immature at that age). Just the exposure, let alone that potential to actually intern at a place like that is certainly a gift. Also, not mentioned lately, but hope is still available, is the 'return to tOSU' program (my name, probably not theirs), which welcomes back the player (others?) who get their shot at the pros, and either don't 'have it', get injured too badly, etc. and can come back to The Ohio State University to complete the credits needed to finish up their degree and get their sheepskin. Always thought that was way cool. Don't really know if was free, or ex-players got a grant/scholarship or somesuch to pay the bills. Anyway, anyone know or any other ways tOSU helps their players survive and thrive? Go Bucks!
Idk if you have social media like Instagram, but its cool to see so many of the former players working at fortune 500 companies or becoming entrepreneurs themselves. Heck, the amount of former players who are HS coaches all over OH is an awesome sight.
The Columbus Dispatch does a great recurring series on OSU football players after their careers end
 
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